Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda has announced a sh1.45 billion sponsorship package for Makerere University’s MakRun, which is scheduled for August 17. Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe welcomed NCBA Bank’s “generous gift,” noting that this year’s MakRun will be “bigger, better, and more fun” than ever. …
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Corporates urged to embrace a healthy lifestyle at the 2025 PRAU Run Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) stepped up its health awareness campaign by holding the 2025 PRAU Run starting at Lugogo on Friday. The run attracted staff from many …
Read More »Hundreds turn up for the 2025 KCB Kyambogo Challenge Ultra Run
Kyambogo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of runners turned up in high spirits for the KCB Kyambogo Challenge Ultra Run, held at the Kyambogo University Grounds. The event, which featured 50 km, 25 km, and 10 km races, attracted both elite and hobbyist athletes, delivering a vibrant celebration of …
Read More »Hima Cement gives Kabaka Birthday Run Sh20 Million boost to fight HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year’s Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Scheduled for April 6, the run will mark the 70th birthday of Kabaka Ronald …
Read More »Kabaka Birthday Run to focus on funds-hit HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run will champion the fight against HIV/AIDS. The annual run, which attracts over 100,000 participants, serves as a key fundraising platform for health-related causes, with thematic shifts every three years, though the urgency of combating HIV/AIDS has …
Read More »PICTORIAL: Thousands turn out for Kabaka Birthday Run to support fight against HIV/AIDS
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Thousands of Ugandans took part in a mega run on Sunday organized by the Buganda Kingdom and Airtel to raise funds for the fight against HIV and AIDS in the East African country. Dubbed the Kabaka Birthday Run 2024, the annual event was held under the …
Read More »Annual Muslim Run 2023 launched, to raise money for babies home in Luwero
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd edition of the Annual Muslim Run (AMR) set for 10th September 2023 starting at the Uganda Museum-Kampala has been launched by Bugiri Member of Parliament Asuman Basalira. Up to 7,000 participants are expected to compete in the event that started in 2019 with the aim of …
Read More »Centenary Bank takes cancer run to regions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, together with Rotary Uganda are extending the annual Rotary Cancer Run awareness campaign to the different regions of the country. This year’s run is scheduled for August 27th 2023 in Kampala, regions and key global cities, under the theme ‘Run for Hope.’ To …
Read More »Rotary Cancer Run moves to regions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank together with Rotary Uganda are extending the annual Rotary Cancer Run awareness campaign to the different regions of the country. This year’s run is scheduled for August 27th 2023 in Kampala, regions and key global cities, under the theme ‘Run for Hope.’ …
Read More »Absa and Hashers run relay from Kampala to Jinja for the environment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 500 amateur runners have today participated in the Kampala – Jinja 79.76km Relay, organised by the Kampala Hash House Harriers and Absa Bank Uganda. The relay, which kicked off at the Kira Division Headquarters at 6: 30 am this morning, saw over 25 …
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